A Time for Us
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics


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Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa men have named you
You're so like the lady with the mystic smile
Is it only cause you're lonely they have blamed you
For that Mona Lisa strangeness in your smile
Do you smile to tempt a lover Mona Lisa?
Or is this your way to hide a broken heart?
Many dreams have been brought to your doorstep
They just lie there, and they die there
Are you warm, are you real Mona Lisa?
Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art.

Do you smile to tempt a lover Mona Lisa?
Or is this your way to hide a broken heart?
Many dreams have been brought to your doorstep
They just lie there, and they die there
Are you warm, are you real Mona Lisa?




Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art.
Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa.

Overall Meaning

The song "A Time for Us" by Engelbert Humperdinck offers a poignant tribute to Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece "Mona Lisa". The lyrics depict "Mona Lisa" as a mysterious woman, reflecting her enigmatic smile and captivating beauty. The singer speaks to her directly, posing questions about her true nature and intentions. He wonders whether she smiles seductively to tempt a lover or uses it as a facade to hide her broken heart. He acknowledges that many people have come to her with dreams, but those dreams have gone unfulfilled, suggesting that Mona Lisa is a distant, unattainable figure.


The song ultimately asks whether Mona Lisa is warm and real or simply a cold and lonely work of art. This reflects the eternal mystery surrounding the painting of Mona Lisa, which has captivated and perplexed viewers for centuries. The song tries to capture the essence of Mona Lisa's enigmatic personality, depicting her as a fascinating and alluring woman, but ultimately one whose true nature remains elusive.


Line by Line Meaning

Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa men have named you
You are so famous that people have given you a name, Mona Lisa


You're so like the lady with the mystic smile
Your smile reminds people of the mysterious lady in that famous painting


Is it only cause you're lonely they have blamed you
Are people accusing you of being strange just because you are lonely?


For that Mona Lisa strangeness in your smile
People think there's something strange about your smile, like the one in the painting


Do you smile to tempt a lover Mona Lisa?
Do you smile to attract a lover, Mona Lisa?


Or is this your way to hide a broken heart?
Or are you smiling to hide the pain of a broken heart?


Many dreams have been brought to your doorstep
Many people have come to you with high hopes and aspirations


They just lie there, and they die there
Unfortunately, all those dreams were left unfulfilled and died without coming to fruition


Are you warm, are you real Mona Lisa?
Are you approachable and genuine, Mona Lisa?


Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art.
Or are you merely a beautiful but unfeeling work of art?




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

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A time for us, someday there'll be
When chains are torn by courage born of a love that's free
A time when dreams so long denied
Can flourish
As we unveil the love we now must hide

A time for us, at last to see
A life worthwhile for you and me

And with our love through tears and thorns
We will endure
As we pass surely through every storm
A time for us, someday there'll be
A new world
A world of shining hope for you and me [2x]



All comments from YouTube:

Jo Ann Schoen

One of my favorite songs of all times. This song sounds like it was written for his voice!

GoPro Dog

Still gives me goosebumps after all these years.

Sompolsri Drake

I can listen to him singing all day long,so beautiful,lovely voice and so romantic!!!

Debbie Konkel

A world without Engelbert is like a world without love!

Daniel Williams

He is such a great singer, i love his voice. What is your favorite song from him?

karen marie

Always loved this song. So touching and meaningful music complements the words.

Daniel Williams

You are right about that. What is your favorite song from him?

Rosa Slavek

Dulce canción x el más grande baladista del mundo!! lo amo su voz maravillosa es única esplendorosa,.. todas sus melodías son un remanso a mi corazón Rey absoluto del romanticismo, love you!!!!!!⚘♥️⚘

Marzanna S.

A wonderful song and a wonderful voice of Engelbert ❤️🌹

Martha Vigliarolo

Beautiful and wonderful , he is so handsome and that voice just goes to your heart. Lovely love you enge.......

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